Well, I'm a year behind schedule. I was to have been at my goal by now, but all that has happened is that I gained ALL MY WEIGHT BACK !! - and I'm back at the beginning of my journey again. Somewhere I made a U-Turn and couldn't find my way back to the good habits I was developing.

I'm sad, disappointed in myself and disgusted. I have no one to blame but myself. I guess I still haven't learned that food is NOT a substitute for dealing with my emotions and I guess I truly am an ...

Well, I'm a year behind schedule. I was to have been at my goal by now, but all that has happened is that I gained ALL MY WEIGHT BACK !! - and I'm back at the beginning of my journey again. Somewhere I made a U-Turn and couldn't find my way back to the good habits I was developing.

I'm sad, disappointed in myself and disgusted. I have no one to blame but myself. I guess I still haven't learned that food is NOT a substitute for dealing with my emotions and I guess I truly am an emotional eater.

SO - I need to be done beating myself up and START OVER again. I have alot to look forward to - two new grandbabies this fall -- I want to be around to enjoy them as they grow up. I want to feel better about myself. I need to be strong.

I vow to start tracking my food again and to re-start an exercise program. I will be mindful about what I eat and not give into temptations.

Crossing my fingers and making a wish...........HERE I GO !

Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Live like it's Heaven on Earth.

My Goals:
I want to: Live Healthy Live Longer Look Better Love Myself Be more Confident Love my life Laugh more

My Program:
Using a combination of healthy, low calorie foods and exercise to improve my life. I'm trying to eat a well blance diet and pay attention to things like sodium. I've never been that aware before of exactly what I am eating. I realize that balance isjust as important as counting calories.

Personal Information:
I'm living in Minnesota, retired since June of 2004. Married with three grown children. Gardening keeps me busy in the summer and scrapbooking is a fun project for the cold months. I've been overweight all of my life - never finding the key or understanding to be a thin healthy person. Emotions ruled my eating. I am now trying to deal with emotional issues directly and not covering up and numbing myself with food. I'm feeling better already !

Other Information:
I am trying to be patient and not in a hurry to lose all of this weight. One pound at a time will work just fine. I am making changes that I want to last for a lifetime as I look forward to a better future. My husband and I want to travel and have fun with our retirement. I also want to be healthier to enjoy the grandchildren I hope to have one day.

I’m the new proprietor at the “150 or Bust” team diner. I’d love for you to stop by and visit. Maybe you’ve been gone a while. Come on in and have a cup of coffee and get to know some old friends, maybe make some new ones. Hope to see you soon!

Nancy, welcome back!! I've been at it a year and still haven't reached goal. So stop beating yourself up and take it one day at a time. You know that you'll find plenty of support here. I just can't seem to lose the last 10 lbs. So I know that you are hurting. Just keep your chin up and you'll make it. Glad to know that you are back. Pat